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RESTAURANTS

MODERN EUROPEAN …

The Ivy | Leicester Square

1-5 West Street, London WC2H 9NQ +44 (0)20 7836 4751 | www.the-ivy.co.uk |Leicester Square,

Still one of the most iconic restaurants in London’, The Ivy works its magic thanks to fine discreet service, careful décor, and that unmistakable ‘fame factor’. There’s a frisson of excitement when you scan the room for famous faces.

Le Caprice | Mayfair - St James

Arlington Street, London SW1A 1RJ +44 (0)20 7629 2239 |www.le-caprice.co.uk|

The classic St James's restaurant and former haunt of Princess Diana, Le Caprice is close to the Royal Academy, and and moments from . The menu features classic British, European and American favorites and its timeless black and white interior is complemented by a collection of iconic photographs by David Bailey. For your evening's entertainment, our pianist plays from 6.30pm until midnight. For more relaxed dining, the full menu is also available at the bar.

Sketch | Mayfair

9 Conduit St, London W1S 2XG +44 (0)20 7659 4500 |sketch.uk.com | Oxford Circus | Closed on Sunday

Sketch is a complex and unique site. Conceived by French master chef Pierre Gagnaire and restaurateur Mazouz, it has attracted unprecedented media attention for its myriad of food, drink and entertainment styles since it opened in December 2002. This Grade II listed building was formerly the headquarters of both RIBA and Christian Dior. The dining room itself features a state of the art, seamless 360 degree panoramic DLP projection system, providing unique moving wallpaper.

Berners Tavern |

The London Edition Hotel, 10 Berners St, London W1T 3LF +44 (0)20 7908 7979 |www.bernerstavern.com | Oxford Circus

Berners Tavern at The London EDITION hotel (Ian Schrager design) is a design triumph and gastronomic gem offering a contemporary British menu that is simple yet elegant and features the very best produce that the British Isles has to offer. The ambience is convivial and theatrical. bar adds to the lively atmosphere of the restaurant and The Donovan Bar within Brown's Hotel is also available for pre- and post-dinner drinks. LONDON RESTAURANTS

BRUMUS |

1 Suffolk Pl, London SW1Y 4HX 020 7470 4007 https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/london/haymarket-hotel/brumus-bar-restaurant/

As part of the Firmdale hotels group, the restaurant Brumus at the Haymarket benefits from great seasonal modern European cooking in a beautiful contemporary designed restaurant.

The other branches of the Firmdale chain would also be great choices for dinner: Ham Yard / / Charlotte Street / Covent Garden

GASTRO-PUBS

The Thomas Cubitt | Chelsea

44 Elizabeth St, London SW1W 9PA +44 (0)20 7730 6060 | www.thethomascubitt.co.uk | Victoria,

Named after London's legendary master builder, The Thomas Cubitt resides in a suitably gorgeous restored Georgian townhouse with two distinct personalities: a relaxed drinking den for the upscale locals looking to unwind, and a more dignified restaurant upstairs. Real ales go well with plates of Carlingford rock oysters and open steak sandwiches in the ‘brilliant' bar, or you can opt for the subdued tones of the light-filled dining room with its pinstriped chairs and architectural prints. for corporate shindigs, romantic dinners and family Sunday all-you-can-eat buffet brunches.

The other branches Cubitt House chain are also high end pubs www.cubitthouse.co.uk

The Grenadier | 18 Wilton Row, Belgravia, SW1X 7NR T: +44 (0) 20 7235 3074 www.grenadierbelgravia.com

Tucked away in a in one of the loveliest parts of town, the Grenadier is known for its associations with the Duke of Wellington, its Bloody Marys and its resolutely British classic dishes such as Roast Beef.

The Punchbowl | Mayfair Farm Street, Mayfair, W1J 5RP T: +44 (0) 207 493 684 www.punchbowllondon.com

Also tucked away and only a few minutes’ walk form . The ground floor pub serves a number of real ales and single-malt Scotch whiskies. Bar snacks are also available, alongside a food menu featuring rare breed steaks, a White Park steak tartare, fish and chips and baked Cornish lobster. Upstairs the dining room features dishes such as Hampshire quail breast and leg served with Morteau sausage, cauliflower and sauce Sauternes, and pine-smoked Yorkshire venison loin served with artichoke, candied cocoa nibs and a juniper berry jus. The wine list is renowned. LONDON RESTAURANTS

GRILL, STEAK …

Savoy Grill | Covent Garden

Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2R 0EU +44 (0)20 7592 1600 |www.gordonramsay.com/thesavoygrill | Covent Garden,

The Savoy Grill has been restored to its former glory and with an elegant 1920’s theme, the glamorous, theatrical heritage can be seen throughout. A modern menu made up of classic British and French dishes suitably befits this iconic and historic dining room.

Hawksmoor Seven Dials | Covent Garden

11 Langley Street, Covent Garden WC2H 9JG 020 7420 9390157 https://thehawksmoor.com/locations/seven-dials/contact-us/

Named after Nicholas Hawksmoor's Christchurch Spitalfields, this small chain of excellent restaurants reignited London's love affair with steak. Hawksmoor is an unpretentious, quality obsessed steak house, serving exclusively British beef from traditional breeds, supplied by award winning butchers The Ginger Pig.

Simpson's-in-the-Strand | Covent Garden

100 Strand, London WC2R 0EW +44 (0)20 7836 9112 |www.simpsonsinthestrand.co.uk | Charing Cross

For a true taste of all that’s most traditional in British cuisine, there’s no more appropriate dining establishment than Simpson's-In-The Strand. Recently restored to its former glory by new owners Fairmont, the restaurant offers its specialties - aged Scottish beef and other roasts - carved at guests’ tables from antique silver-domed trolleys, by Simpson's Master Carvers in a perfect example of restaurant theatre.

SCOTTISH ... with jazz

Boisdale | Victoria

15 Eccleston Street, Belgravia, SW1W 9LX + 44 (0) 20 7730 6922 www.boisdale.co.uk/belgravia

Boisdale is a fine Scottish restaurant, serving traditional Scottish dishes and one of the best whisky selections in London. There is live jazz every evening.

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SEAFOOD…

Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill / Piccadlly Circus

11-15 Swallow Street, London W1B 4DG +44 (0)20 7734 4756 | www.bentleys.org |Piccadilly Circus

The best time to visit Bentley’s is when there’s an ‘r’ in the month: this venerable fish specialist (which opened its doors back in 1916) is a top spot for slurping native oysters and can sell more than a thousand bivalves in a single day. Bentley’s, with its polished interior and art deco windows, caters for all occasions. The comprehensive global wine list also hits the mark for quality.

Scott’s Restaurant | Mayfair

20 Mount Street, London W1K 2HE +44 (0)20 7495 7309 | www.scotts-restaurant.com |Green Park

The grande dame of London fish restaurants remains one of the most fashionable destinations in the capital. The magnificent marble-topped crustacea bar still twinkles with ice and seafood treasures, the oak-panelling positively gleams and diners sink into brown leather banquettes to soak up an experience that’s the ultimate in star-spangled luxe. Celebrity sightings (infamous or otherwise) are one of Scott’s guilty pleasures, but no one ignores the fine food.

…and IRISH/BRITISH ...

Corrigans's | Mayfair

28 Upper Grosvenor St, London W1K 7EH +44 (0)20 7499 9943 | www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk |Mayfair

As your coats are taken and reservations checked, a pianist tinkles away on a baby grand by the entrance of Richard Corrigan’s Mayfair restaurant. If stopping for a drink, you’re led to a long marble bar topped with individual railway-style lamps; those eating continue to the romantically lit dining room, which has any solemnity removed by humorous feathered lampshades and metal bird sculptures. All menus – the daily ‘market lunch’, bar, à la carte, tasting – are heavy on meat and fish (though there’s a separate vegetarian menu), and cooking is top class.

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INDIAN

Cinnamon Club |

The Old Westminster Library, 30-32 Great Smith St, London SW1P 3BU +44 (0)20 7222 2555 |www.cinnamonclub.com|Westminster|Closed on Sunday

The Cinnamon Club is located in the district of Westminster in the Old Westminster Library, so as you can imagine it often caters to a discerning clientele of politicos. This historic grade II listed building provides a great place for a dinner and the wood panelled dining room creates a clubby atmosphere. The food is modern Indian and the wine list offers a great variety. chilli), crispy deboned lamb ribs and, less impressively, an overly astringent assembly of chilled sliced scallops with pomelo segments. Hutong also wows the crowds with its spectacular views, superb bar, dark latticework interiors and ‘sultry Sex and The City vibe’.

JAPANESE

Zuma |

5 Raphael Street, London SW7 1DL +44 (0)20 7584 1010 | www.zumarestaurant.com | Knightsbridge

Zuma in Knightsbridge offers something completely new - a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal eating and drinking. The ethos behind Zuma is to deliver an authentic flavour of the east while respecting the traditions of the past.

‘STAR QUALITY’ MIDDLE EASTERN

NOPI | Piccadilly

21-22 Warwick Street, London W1B 5NE + 44 (0) 20 7494 9584 https://ottolenghi.co.uk/nopi

This restaurant just off is notable for its beautiful design, as well famous chef and food writer Yotam Ottolenghi’s signature Middle Eastern inspired sharing plates, where exotic ingredients such as z’atar and sumac play a central role. It’s a feast for the eyes and palate and service is great, not at all stuffy.

The new addition to the family has a unique modern elegance:

ROVI Fitzrovia 59 Wells Street, London W1A 3AE +44 (0) 20 3963 8270 https://ottolenghi.co.uk/rovi

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FRENCH

BALTHAZAR | Covent Garden

4-6 Russell St, London WC2B 5HZ +44 (0) 20 3301 1155 balthazarlondon.com

Great French bistro food, good wine and friendly service is the order of the day at this upmarket brasserie in Covent Garden which has been doing a brisk trade since opening the doors to its large, airy, buzzy space several years ago, on the back of the success of the New York branch.

BOULESTIN | Mayfair - St James

5 St James's St, St. James's, SW1A 1EF +44 (0) 20 7930 2030 boulestin.com

Boulestin is inspired by Xavier Marcel Boulestin, the renowned food expert, writer and proprietor of the original eponymous restaurant, first opened in 1927.

CHINESE

HAKKASAN | Mayfair

17 Bruton Street, W1J 6QB +44 (0)20 7907 1888 hakkasan.com/locations/hakkasan-mayfair/

Winning its first Michelin star in 2003, Hakkasan is a high-class and high design Oriental fusion restaurant close to , a gorgeous and carefully crafted experience.